The Proprietor Review

Program

The Vancouver Avian Research Centre runs the bluebird nest-box program in the Nicola Valley – several of our members volunteer for this program. In addition to monitoring and cleaning the nest-boxes the group also records breeding success of both Western and Mountain Bluebirds and bands the chicks for long-term research. Carol Matthews is the Director of Public Outreach for the VARC and will describe the work being done on bluebirds in our area and beyond.

NNS

Presenters Susan Newton, Carol Holmes, and Susan Mathews will share on the Vancouver Avian Society’s research related to the Nicola Valley.

Avian Flu

The movement of viruses and other microbes are a current issue and ongoing one. The outbreaks of Avian flu are often address by the vaccination programs developed for populations.

Handling dead birds: Editor

Bird watching is a good activity, however when coming across dead birds un consumed you…